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1. 159 Selangor students join Museum Overnight Programme for Malaysia Day

   3 hours ago Astro Awani Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Shah Alam, Selangor 30.6 km

   A total of 159 students from 17 schools in Selangor took part in the 2026 Museum Overnight Programme at Muzium Sultan Alam Shah in Shah Alam. The two-day event, organised by PADAT with the Museums Department, aims to bring young people closer to the country's history and heritage.

2. Ministry approves RM200,000 to repair SK Setia Alam classrooms

   12 hours ago Harian Metro SK Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor 23.7 km

   The Education Ministry has approved RM200,000 for initial repair and electrical works at SK Setia Alam in Shah Alam, Selangor, after a classroom was destroyed in a fire last Monday. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said a technical team visited the school a day after the incident, and repairs will begin once police and fire investigations are complete.

3. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin wins overall eDOLA 2026 title

   15 hours ago Harian Metro Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Selangor (SITC) 30.3 km

   The 14th Digital Learning Innovation Awards (eDOLA) for polytechnics and community colleges was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) in Shah Alam. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin took the overall championship and RM120,000. Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Aminuddin Hassim also launched SATRIA, a blockchain-based academic verification system.

4. UM to launch 121st anniversary celebration on Sept 19

   1 day ago Astro Awani Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 46.4 km

   Universiti Malaya will launch its 121st anniversary celebration (UM121) on 19 September 2026 at its campus. The launch will be officiated by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is also UM Chancellor, and features the first Royal Brisk Walk with over 2,000 UM members. A series of UM121 programmes runs until December 2026.

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6. Sunway Students and Seniors Mark Merdeka Together

   1 day ago BusinessToday Malaysia Sunway International Schools, Kuala Lumpur 49 km

   Students from Sunway International Schools spent an afternoon with residents of Sunway Sanctuary at the school's Kuala Lumpur campus for a Merdeka-themed gathering. The session paired students with senior residents for activities and conversations aimed at bridging generations. Principal Richard Cherry said such interactions give students values and human connections beyond the classroom.

7. Zambry urges POLYCC to build AI culture on campus

   1 day ago Astro Awani Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Selangor (STIC) 30.3 km

   Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir called on polytechnic and community college leaders to embed artificial intelligence into campus culture. He said AI is not just about using apps but about working faster and producing job-ready graduates. The event in Shah Alam also launched the POLYCC Agentic AI League 2026 and the POLYCC AI Buddy platform, with PTSS Arau crowned champion.

8. 25 Shah Alam students compete in NST junior journalist contest

   1 day ago New Straits Times Shah Alam, Selangor 30.3 km

   Twenty-five students from four Shah Alam secondary schools took part in the inaugural New Straits Times Heard The News Junior Journalists Challenge. Shrilaxmi Harenath Rao of SMK Bukit Jelutong won, with Sanjanaah Mages Varan and Qaseh Nazatul Nabila Mohd Ridzuan of SMK TTDI Jaya second and third. The event, held for NST's 181st anniversary, was supported by the Petaling Perdana Education Office and sponsored by Nestle.

9. Teachers at SMK Pengkalan Permatang compete to decorate desks for Merdeka

   5 days ago Harian Metro Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Permatang, Kuala Selangor, Selangor 33.3 km

   In Kuala Selangor, teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Permatang took part in a Merdeka-themed desk decoration contest during the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The school also held classroom and vehicle decoration competitions that drew strong participation from students and staff.

10. Education Ministry acknowledges two PISA 2025 warnings on cyberbullying and parental support

    6 days ago Utusan Universiti Multimedia, Cyberjaya 45.2 km

    The government has acknowledged two warnings from the PISA 2025 report concerning cyberbullying and parental support for students. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decline in Mathematics scores and parental involvement need serious attention. She spoke after officiating the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Debate Final at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.

11. SMSS wins 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay debate

    6 days ago Utusan Cyberjaya, Selangor 45.4 km

    In Cyberjaya, Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor (SMSS) won the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay-language debate after a 17-year wait, beating Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah. Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah took the English category, with each champion team receiving RM51,000 and the best debater RM2,000.